Next week in Emmerdale, a series of crises ripple through the village, with Kim Tate facing the most devastating twist of all. Her attempt to investigate suspicious activity on Home Farm land leads her straight into danger, leaving her severely injured and abandoned in the middle of the woods. As she lies helpless and unable to move, no one realizes she needs rescuing, turning her ordeal into a race against time that no one even knows has begun.
The trouble begins when Sam Dingle, fed up with Joe Tate’s attitude, abruptly quits his job. Though his decision is meant to stand up for himself, it only piles more financial pressure on his household. Lydia, trying to be practical about their rising bills, urges him to swallow his pride and ask for his position back. Joe refuses to relent—at least until Kim unexpectedly steps in. Her intervention briefly eases the tension, but Lydia soon finds her opinion shifting again after witnessing Kim’s stingy raffle contribution and her treatment of Sam. From this, a new plan begins to take shape, one Kim has no idea will intersect with her fate later.
A festive distraction arrives when Kim orders Lydia to the Woolpack. What Lydia expects to be a routine night becomes extraordinary when she sees Jason Donovan performing live in the pub. His surprise appearance delights the entire village, giving Lydia a moment of joy she didn’t expect. The Woolpack is buzzing with excitement and Christmas cheer—but the lighthearted atmosphere will soon contrast sharply with the catastrophe unfolding elsewhere.
Trouble is brewing back at Home Farm. Vanessa alerts Kim that an unauthorized shoot is taking place on the estate. Determined to confront the issue herself, Kim wastes no time heading into the woods. What she finds isn’t simply a breach of rules—it becomes a life-threatening disaster. During her attempt to intervene, Kim suffers a horrific injury. Immobilized on the cold ground, she cannot move her leg and has no way to call for help. As darkness and isolation close in, Kim Tate is effectively left for dead, and no one even knows she’s missing.
Meanwhile, another mystery is beginning to unfold. Carrie is stunned to discover a bank account in her name holding an unexpected £15,000. What initially feels like an incredible stroke of luck quickly becomes something more troubling when Jacob warns her that the money could tie her to potential fraud. Concerned, he confides in Eric. Instead of reacting with alarm, Eric calmly admits that he is the one who arranged the transfer. His scheme was meant to move tax-free funds to Jacob in case tragedy were to strike Sarah at a young age. Though furious at first, Carrie softens when Eric explains his reasoning, and the two unite again—but with lingering unease. If authorities begin digging into the Home Farm disaster, will this hidden money raise suspicions?
In the village, another struggle is unfolding. Lydia, Nicola, and Claudette are working tirelessly to attract interest in the upcoming Christmas fair, but sales remain stubbornly low. With the event looming, Jimmy is pulled in to help salvage the situation while Bob prepares a headline performance to draw in more visitors. Whether it will succeed remains uncertain, and the trio grows increasingly anxious about pulling off a festive success.
Elsewhere, Vinnie is disappointed when his hopes of spending more time with Lewis are derailed by unexpected interruptions. Their developing friendship seems ready to deepen, yet circumstances keep pulling them apart.
Back in the woods, Kim’s desperate situation escalates. Her injury leaves her completely exposed to the elements. Every passing minute heightens the danger she’s in, and the secrecy surrounding the unauthorized shoot—which Sam arranged out of desperation—raises the unsettling possibility that Kim’s fate might not be a simple accident. Did the scheme unintentionally put her in harm’s way? Or could someone stand to benefit from her absence?
As the week in Emmerdale unfolds, personal choices, hidden schemes, and ill-timed deceptions all collide. A questionable financial plan, a failing Christmas fair, a forbidden crush, and a near-fatal accident create a storm of intertwining tensions. With Kim motionless in the woods and nobody aware she’s fighting for her life, every storyline inches closer toward consequences none of the villagers could have anticipated.